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Obserwator Finansowy features views and analysis of economy in Poland and other countries, written by some of the best journalists, economists and analysts. Our mission is to share knowledge of economics and financial markets in the world.
Obserwator Finansowy is a project under aegis of the Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski. We have published thousands of articles about the Polish and global economy. Our journalists have conducted hundreds of interviews with Nobel laureates, distinguished economists, business leaders and politicians with views across the political spectrum.
In this section you can find selected articles in English.
Pro-family policy in Poland and around the world
Piotr ArakThe Polish government hopes that after the introduction of the 500+ program, costing more than 1 per cent of GDP, it will be possible to increase Poland’s fertility rate.
Foreign investors have invested more than EUR161.7bn in Poland
Marek PielachCE Financial Observer talks with Jacek Kocerka of NBP, the co-author of the report “Foreign direct investments in Poland and Polish direct investments abroad in 2014”.
Countries in Russia’s orbit are losing twice over
Martyna KośkaLow oil prices have sent Russia’s economy into a recession, and countries on its periphery are being dragged along for the ride as the slump affects both oil exporters and countries that rely on trade and aid from Russia.
Russian Lukoil to sell petrol stations in Poland and region
Jo HarperLukoil, Russia’s largest private oil company, will sell 230 petrol stations in Poland and the CEE region.
Belarus remains on Russian hook amid thaw in relations with EU
Sergei KuznetsovThe current improvement in relations between Belarus and the European Union provides the country with an opportunity to secure more funding for infrastructure and other projects from European multinational lenders.
Central Europe will be catching up faster than Asia
Ignacy MorawskiThe economic downturn in the emerging markets raises questions about their future. Will they continue catching up with the developed economies in spite of the current downturn, as they have over the past 20-30 years?
ČEZ submitted an offer to buy Swedish Vattenfall’s German assets
Jo HarperCzech energy company ČEZ has submitted a non-binding offer to buy Swedish Vattenfall’s German brown coal and hydroelectric activities.
Poland leads the way in the CEE real estate upturn
Jo HarperPoland is the best in the region in terms of finalized transactions in commercial real estate.
Belarus kick starts privatization as economy stumbles
Jo HarperBelarus has announced public sales and tenders for shares in 60 state-owned companies in 2016.
Serbia experiencing health sector brain drain
Jo HarperSerbia is facing a long-term shortage of health professionals, as doctors and nurses leave the country in pursuit of better prospects.